Ai Giannis
cove · Lefkada · Ionian Sea
Ai Giannis is a cove on the island of Lefkada, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Lefkada.
Lefkada is part of the Ionian Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (336°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-east (288°–32°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 22 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (26 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Fryni: 30 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Lefkas Marina, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Lefkas Marina, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Lefkas Marina, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lefkas Marina, 2.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kaminia cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Agios Ioannis cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Gyra (Anna) cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Skala Gialou cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Lefkas Marina marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Ammoglossa cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Lefkada
- Vlycho anchorage
- Agios Ioannis cove
- Avali cove
- Gaidaros cove
Questions
Is Ai Giannis sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lefkas Marina, 2.9 NM by sea.
Is Ai Giannis sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ai Giannis?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ai Giannis?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 22 ha).
Can you spend the night at Ai Giannis?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.